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rhabdomyolysis /rhab·do·my·ol·y·sis/ (-mi-ol´ĭ-sis) disintegration of striated muscle fibers with excretion of myoglobin in the urine.
rhabdomyolysis [rab′dōmī·ol′isis] a paroxysmal, potentially fatal syndrome caused by the breakdown of skeletal muscle fibers. It is characterized by the presence of myoglobin in the urine. It may result from untreated compartment syndrome. It is also associated with acute renal failure. rhabdomyolysis disintegration of striated muscle fibers with excretion of myoglobin in the urine. equine rhabdomyolysis see paralytic myoglobinuria. exertional rhabdomyolysis see exertional rhabdomyolysis. transient exertional rhabdomyolysis see tying-up syndrome. rhabdomyolysis Skeletal muscle destruction, with release of myoglobin in blood and urine Etiology Severe exertion–eg, marathons, calisthenics, muscle necrosis due to arterial occlusion, DVT, seizures, drug overdose–amphetamines,
cocaine, heroin, PCP, trauma, shaking chills, heatstroke, alcohol–delirium tremens. See Crush injury, Exertional rhabdomyolysis, Myoglobinuria. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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